Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3)

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The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽 PFT.org #PHLed

South Philly HS building rep William Sax stands with PFT colleagues after receiving an award for his work with the Black Caucus X Educators of Color Chapter
PFT President Arthur Steinberg and members at the AFT national convention in Washington, DC.
photo of PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaking at an education funding press conference at the state Capitol. text reads: PA's budget is overdue. Tell Senate Republicans to do their job: Pass a budget that funds our schools! PFT logo and shield are on the lower left corner.
PECO workers on strike are shown. Text reads: Local 614 IBEW WINS
Photos of PECO workers on strike. Text reads: PICKET WITH PECO WORKERS. Plymouth Meeting 680 Ridge Pike Berwyn 1040 W. Swedesford Rd. Warminster 400 Park Ave Philly 2301 Market St
Photo of the Philly skyline lit with fireworks. The PFT and USA250 logos appear on the bottom right.
Photo of PFT member and high school teacher Kate Sundeen speaking at a press conference alongside Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker in the state Capitol. Quote: “Public education is both the greatest triumph and the greatest failure of our democracy. No other country in the world is as dedicated to providing educational opportunities as the United States. "Yet it doesn’t take much searching to see the deep inequities that still plague our system. And those inequities are where enemies of democracy thrive. " The PFT and America 250 logos appear in red, white, and blue.
Photo of PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaking at a press conference in the state capitol alongside Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson. Quote text reads: “As one of the first states in the union, we have some of the oldest and most historically significant school buildings in the nation – a benign way of saying, they’re crumbling. "Philadelphia, our nation’s first capitol city, is at the center of America 250 celebrations. Show your patriotism by providing resources to preserve, repair, and modernize our aging school buildings so that they can continue serving students for generations to come.” PFT and USA 250 logos appear on the bottom.
Photo of PFT member Kate Sundeen speaking at a press contender at the state Capitol alongside Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker: "We stand here today united in our cause to fight for public education because we all believe firmly that this isn’t just a fight for school budgets. This is a fight for the future of our country. Help us secure the blessings of liberty for all of our students: Fund education now.” PFT logo and shield appear at the bottom.
Illustration of a World Cup trophy by Philly artist @perijlaw on insta in front of a barbed wired fence. Anti-ICE protesters are seen at the top of the cup. ICE troops menacing people are at the bottom. Text reads: ICE OUT OF THE WORLD CUP.
AFT Pennsylvania President Wendy Coleman, PFT President Arthur Steinberg, and union staff stand with the president of IBEW Local 614, Larry Anastasi, at a strike-ready rally calling on PECO to agree to a fair contract before July 4th.
Photo shows PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaking at a press conference in the state capitol alongside Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and school district leaders. Quote: "We are here today in unity to demand of the General Assembly: Show your work. Prove that public schools are as critical to our Commonwealth's growth and prosperity as you say they are. Prove that you believe children growing up in every one of our 67 counties are equally precious and deserving of a properly resourced and funded public education."
PFT President Arthur Steinberg and staff join Unite Here Local 274 on the picket line at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
Images of a grill and accessories with text, Happy Father's Day. PFT logo and shield are on the lower right.
Philly public school drumline musicians are surprise guest performers during the Philadelphia Orchestra's 50 years of music in the park concert at the Mann Music Center.
The Juneteenth flag and colors - red white and blue - are shown alongside text, "WE'RE NOT GOING BACK"
photos of PFT President Arthur Steinberg, Mayor Cherelle Parker, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and other members of Council who pledged to find recurring revenue to save and preserve 340 school-based positions. Text reads, "340 classroom positions saved! THANK YOU Mayor Parker, Council President Johnson, and City Council!" The PFT logo and shield appear on the bottom.
Randolph CTE students and staff on a 10-day medical mission to Panama
Illustrated breach umbrella and chairs in dark peach. "The PFT wishes our members a relaxing summer vacation!" PFT logo and shield are on the bottom right
PFT members at Comegys School wear red for Red Friday.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson and PFT President Arthur G. Steinberg
A pink floatie is seen in a pool. Text: The PFT wishes students a fun, active and healthy summer break! PFT shield is on the lower right.
PFT President Arthur Steinberg and other staff following City Council adoption of a resolution honoring the union on its 85th anniversary. Text reads, "Happy 85th anniversary! Proud to be the foremost advocates of children's education, health, & wellness in Philadelphia." PFT shield appears on the upper left.
photo of Philly public school students urging City Council to fund their schools, with the quote: "Everyone agrees that Council's funding increase must be recurring, and that staff cuts are a disaster for Philadelphia children. The District can reverse the cuts immediately, as Council comes to an agreement on recurring revenue in future years as promised." Logos of the PFT and partner orgs appear on the bottom
PFT members are seen at a rally for the $1 tax on Uber/Lyft to save 340 classroom positions in Philadelphia public schools.
a graphic comparing tax revenues from rideshare companies that are collected by Chicago ($1.13/ride), NYC ($2.75/ride) and Philly (30 cents/ride). Text reads, "Tell City Council to END Uber & Lyft's free ride in Philly. Pass the $1 rideshare tax to STOP SCHOOL CUTS!" The PFT logo and shield are on the lower left corner.
photo of kids holding up signs reading Fund Philly Students! and Put Children First! at an event in support of the $1 rideshare tax for the School District of Philadelphia. "Philadelphia public school students deserve the world. They deserve a District and City government that shows them that their futures are precious and important. “We call on Philadelphia City Council to meet this moment. Pass Mayor Parker’s $1 rideshare tax to save 340 school-level positions as soon as possible, so that next year’s classes of students never have to know there was any debate about their value to our city.” PFT logo along with logos of coalition members are on the bottom.
the skyline of Philadelphia is seen against a backdrop of the Black Pride flag. Text reads Celebrating Pride Month! in Pride colors. PFT logo and shield is on the lower right.
PFT members at Frankford High School wear PFT red in solidarity.
A crescent and goat are in silhouette. The PFT logo and shield is on the bottom left.
a rideshare SUV is seen in the background with the text: Uber & Lyft will make $1 BILLION off Philly riders this year. A $1 rideshare tax would SAVE 340 PUBLI SCHOOL JOBS! Tell City Council to pass the tax! The PFT logo and shield is on the lower right.
an illustrated red car with the hood popped, and the headline UNDER THE HOOD: RIDESHARE DIRTY SECRETS. Facts about rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft include: Fined for unfair labor practices; rideshare drivers exploited as independent contractors; rideshare drivers are paid less than fast food workers; Rideshare companies are exploitative tech companies that can afford to pay drivers AND to pay their fair share in taxes.
A grave marked by an American flag, with the text: WE REMEMBER. Honoring those who died in service for our freedom. The PFT logo and shield are on the lower left corner.
PFT members staff Widener Day, a celebration of students at Widener Memorial School -- the only public school in Pennsylvania that exclusively serves students with disabilities and diverse learners
Flyer promoting a Budget 201 webinar on Philadelphia public schools being held online on Wednesday, May 27, from 5 pm to 6 pm.
PFT members distributing flyers urging school communities to ask City Council to pass a $1 rideshare tax to save 340 school-based positions.
Don't forget to vote in today's PA primary elections! Polls close at 8:00 PM. If you're in line by 8, stay in line. Find PFT endorsed candidates at PFTvotes.org. Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
It's PA Primary Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Find PFT endorsed candidates at PFTvotes.org. Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
PFT members at Clara Barton Elementary distributing flyers about the $1 rideshare tax proposal to save 340 educator jobs in the School District of Philadelphia.
over a background of marchers in the Civil Rights movement, text reads THE MARCH IS NOT OVER.
PFT member and Vaux HS teacher Danina Garcia, a finalist for 2027 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
PFT President Arthur Steinberg speaks at a Save Our Schools press event at Overbrook Elementary, which the District is moving to close over strong community opposition
A red and white mother kangaroo and a child kangaroo in her pouch. Red and pink hearts on the left and right margins. Text reads, Wishing our members a happy Mother's Day. The PFT logo and shield are on the bottom.
PFT members at McMichael School wear red in solidarity and hold up flyers about the $1 rideshare tax proposal to save 340 school-based positions. Philly residents are asked to contact City Council to urge them to pass the tax: https://pft.org/news/ask-city-council-pass-1-rideshare-tax-fund-our-schools
Text appears over a backdrop of flora native to Asia and Pacific Islands: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrating AAPI traditions and contributions that enrich our culture. The PFT logo and shield are on the bottom left.
A nurse is shown alongside text, Celebrating our school nurses. National Nurses Day. The PFT logo and shield appear on the lower right.
graphic promoting Jewish American Heritage Month featuring legendary entertainer Mel Brooks, smiling, with the quote, "Feeling different, feeling alienated, feeling persecuted, feeling that the only way to deal with the world is to laugh - because if you don't laugh you're going to cry and never stop crying - that's probably what's responsible for the Jews having developed such a great sense of humor." The PFT logo and shield are on the bottom left.
graphic promoting TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK. PFT members are shown holding signs demanding a fair contract. The PFT logo and shield appear on the center right.
A Philly public educator holds a PFT flag and two toddlers at the Philly May Day rally
PFT members wear red in solidarity at the May Day rally in Philly
Flyer asking District 10 Councilmember Brian O'Neill and 7 at-large members to pass the $1 rideshare tax to save 340 educator jobs. More info here: https://pft.org/news/ask-city-council-pass-1-rideshare-tax-fund-our-schools
PFT members are seen picketing for a fair contract in the background. Foreground text: EDUCATORS OVER OLIGARCHS | WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES | May Day 2026. The PFT logo & shield are on the lower right corner.
PFT members at Catharine Elementary wear red in solidarity
Philadelphia Board of Education votes on the Facilities Master Plan remotely despite the room being more than half empty because security theater wouldn't allow more members of the public inside.
Rep. Tarik Khan leads a chant at the Board of Education meeting ahead of vote on the District's plan to close 17 schools
Members of the public chant ahead of a Board of Education vote to close 17 public schools in Philly
Board of Education members recess a meeting in the face of calls from District families and staff to call off a vote to close 17 public schools.
Flyer asking District 1 Councilmember Mark Squilla and 7 at-large members to pass the $1 rideshare tax to save 340 educator jobs. More info here: https://pft.org/news/ask-city-council-pass-1-rideshare-tax-fund-our-schools